Senate plans Yellen confirmation vote in next couple of weeks

Janet Yellen is getting closer to being confirmed to lead the Federal Reserve, if Senate plans come through.

A Senate Democrat aide said the chamber is aiming to hold a vote on Yellen’s nomination before adjourning for the year. The target date for adjourning is Dec. 20, though a date hasn’t been finalized.

Yellen isn’t expected to have trouble getting through the upper chamber. The Senate Banking Committee approved her nomination with 14 yes votes to 8 no votes back on Nov. 21. Democrats currently control the Senate with 55 seats. Thanks to newly approved rules limiting use of the filibuster, Yellen’s nomination will need 51 votes for confirmation.